There is another show on network tv covering the Menendez murders - that would have been a perfect fit for this type of show.
Or perhaps, the Joey Buttefuoco or Lorena Bobbit stories...
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| Author: | David [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Aren't they covering post-Hurricane Katrina fallout? |
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| Author: | MadGez [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
There is another show on network tv covering the Menendez murders - that would have been a perfect fit for this type of show. Or perhaps, the Joey Buttefuoco or Lorena Bobbit stories...
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| Author: | David [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
If this series is going to be elastic re: setting, tone, and time period the way American Horror Story is, perhaps they should consider the Emmett Till case. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Finally finished. This series was incredible and the finale was so powerful and haunting. Sarah Paulson, Courtney B. Vance and Sterling K. Brown should be locks for Emmys, but I also thought David Schwimmer was AMAZING in the final stretch. |
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| Author: | Jiffy [ Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Just caught up with this, too. Some fantastic TV. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Anyone watching The Assassination of Gianni Versace? Some of the latest episode I found seriously difficult to watch. I got the same gut reaction from the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere. It's captivating, but I'm not sure if for the best reasons. I suppose it's no different than a harsh slasher flick, but I'm wondering to what end are we following this serial killer for nine episodes? If it's just to showcase the acting chops of Edgar Ramirez, Penelope Cruz, Darren Criss, Judith Light, etc., so be it. They're all fantastic. But I'm just not sure if this is a necessary story to tell. Feels less like we're telling the stories of real people and real crimes and more like we're just getting Emmy and Golden Globes for these performances (again, super deserved if they do). But it's still riveting. So I don't know. Maybe that's how I'm supposed to feel. |
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| Author: | Mau [ Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Darren Criss is blowing this show up. He's just fantastic. And last night's episode when he kills the architect. Holy fuck that was rough |
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| Author: | Dil [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
I enjoyed the pilot, but I'm seriously considering on just binging this once all the episodes are out. The pilot didn't really grab me like O.J. Simpson did, but from the very little I saw the performances seemed very promising, particularly Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
I kind of hate Ryan Murphy's style of stunt casting, but then they end up giving great performances, so maybe I should reconsider that stance. It's working so far here. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
"Versace" is great so far. Darren Criss is shockingly excellent in it. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
They kind of all are. I hope they submit Judith Light for supporting. That whole episode, she was fucking phenomenal. She's been in need of an Emmy since her scenery-chewing run on the Dallas revival. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Another strong episode. I still don't know where things are going or even what the timeline is, if it's linear or just all over the place, but just as an episode, strong performances again. There's something so tragic about when David gets into the house and sees his father sitting there, and you realize he's either dead or close to death. |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
I thought Cody Fern was outstanding last night. The scene where he saw his father before his death was haunting and heartbreaking - it almost made me cry. And Darren Criss continues to absolutely nail it as Cunanan. I honestly LOVE this so far. It's so fascinating and tragic and well-made. It's a really hard watch though because of how brutal it is. The past few episodes have been genuinely upsetting. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Totally agree. Although personally, it feels like when looking at the big picture, that the whole thing is aimless. Unlike O.J. Simpson, which I still had a basic knowledge of even though I was only 8/9 years old at the time, I had no prior knowledge of this story at all. I'm sure it was hugely significant, but it didn't have the same level of eyes watching, and the long, drawn-out trial of O.J. So I kind of wish there was more of a linear story being told. But individually, week-to-week, the show is excellent. I know Ramirez and Cruz will be more present in the second half of the season, but last week's focus on Mike Farrell and Judith Light, and this week with Cody Fern, both were just incredible episodes of television. And Darren Criss plays a psychopathic serial killer way too well. |
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| Author: | Mau [ Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
This is sweeping ghe Emmys in the acting categorirs, fight? How the fuck is Darren Criss of o all people ghis good? |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Cody Fern and Darren Criss not being nominated would be a travesty. This latest episode has honestly haunted my dreams. |
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| Author: | Mau [ Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Yeah, they were SO GOOD. But I echo mr x. They make me so unconfortable as the episodes go by he just keeps getting creepier |
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| Author: | Dil [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
So right when I actually take the time to watch this and get all caught up they take a two week break lol. Last three episodes were killer though and Darren Criss is fantastic in this show. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
I wasn't a fan of the non-linear storytelling until last night. There was something so sad and chilling about watching this character and knowing his fate from last week. |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Mau wrote: Yeah, they were SO GOOD. But I echo mr x. They make me so unconfortable as the episodes go by he just keeps getting creepier I do believe in any kind of art making you feel something, anything, and this makes me feel so many different things while watching. I'd rather feel extremely uncomfortable than nothing at all. |
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| Author: | Mau [ Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
I am in awe, the casging director is just giving Emmys to this show. No way they don t sweep the acting categories now. Finn was ACES. These victims have been so much more compelling than the Versaces |
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| Author: | Mau [ Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Finn Witrock was AWESOME, everything about his perfprmance was gold. The hanging scene oh shit but then inally exploding at Andrew and telling him no ome wanta his love???? He Snatched that emmy from Cody Fren |
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| Author: | thompsoncory [ Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
It’s a shame this season’s buzz seems more subdued because it really has been brilliant. It is also increasingly hard to watch because of how upsetting it is. Every episode is such a punch to the gut. Finn Wittrock was amazing in the most recent one, probably the best work I've seen from him. |
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| Author: | Mau [ Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
Yeah, it's a Shane cuz acting wise this is as good as they first season |
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| Author: | Mister Ecks [ Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story |
As good? I'd argue better. Outside of Sterling K. Brown and Sarah Paulson, most of the performances ranged from Overdone (Travolta) to "Well, he was better than I expected" (Schwimmer). |
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